ROLE PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tThe Business Manager acts as a trusted extension of the CEO, enhancing the CEO\u2019s effectiveness by driving agenda management, decision quality, enterprise coordination, and execution follow-through. The role exists to increase the time, focus, and agility of the CEO, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into disciplined execution across the organization.
\n\tThe Business Manager operates with delegated authority from the CEO, working across functions to ensure alignment, clarity, and delivery, without holding direct line accountability for functional operations.<\/p>\n
ROLE REQUIREMENT<\/p>\n
CEO Agenda, Decision & Follow-Through Management:<\/p>\n
\tShape, prioritize, and protect the CEO\u2019s agenda to ensure focus on high-impact strategic and operational matters.
\n\tAct as liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders as delegated.
\n\tEnsure CEO, Exco, and Board decisions are clearly articulated, documented, and communicated.
\n\tTrack execution of agreed actions, owners, milestones, and outcomes, escalating risks and delays to the CEO with recommended options.<\/p>\n
Enterprise Operating Cadence & Coordination:<\/p>\n
\tDesign, coordinate, and support the CEO and Exco operating rhythm, including Exco meetings, monthly reviews, and strategic forums.
\n\tFacilitate the effective dissemination and receipt of key information between the CEO, Exco, and their leadership teams.
\n\tAct as gatekeeper for issues escalated to the CEO, ensuring readiness, clarity, and decision quality.
\n\tMonitor progress against assigned strategic initiatives and enterprise deliverables<\/p>\n
Strategy Translation & Alignment:<\/p>\n
\tTranslate the CEO\u2019s vision, priorities, and Board directives into clear strategic themes and execution plans.
\n\tSupport Exco in cascading strategy into aligned functional plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
\n\tDefine success metrics linked to strategic objectives, track progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.<\/p>\n
Enterprise Performance Insight & Financial Oversight:<\/p>\n
\tWork closely with Finance to analyze and interpret financial and operational performance at an enterprise level.
\n\tProvide consolidated insight on budgets, forecasts, cost-saving initiatives, and performance trends.
\n\tEnsure financial and operational information presented to the CEO and Exco is accurate, prioritized, and decision relevant.
\n\tTrack benefits realization for strategic and efficiency initiatives.<\/p>\n
Compliance, Governance & Reporting<\/p>\n
\tEnsure adherence to legal requirements, company policies, and approved governance frameworks.
\n\tCoordinate and drive monthly and ad-hoc reporting required by the CEO, Exco, and Board.
\n\tPrepare executive-level documentation and presentations by researching, validating, and synthesising information to support sound decision-making.
\n\tEnsure business decisions are implemented within agreed governance, risk, and compliance parameters.<\/p>\n
CEO Office Team Leadership:<\/p>\n
\tBuild and lead a small, high-impact CEO Office team focused on reporting, execution tracking, and decision support.
\n\tSet clear priorities, standards, and ways of working for the team.
\n\tEnsure professionalism, confidentiality, and executive-level delivery at all times.<\/p>\n
DECISIONS RIGHTS & AUTHORITY<\/p>\n
\tActs as a delegated representative of the CEO on agreed matters
\n\tMay convene and facilitate cross-functional forums to drive alignment and execution.
\n\tHas authority to challenge execution gaps and request corrective action on behalf of the CEO.
\n\tDoes not hold line accountability for functional P&L or daily operations.<\/p>\n
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/p>\n
\tRole requires executive-level flexibility aligned to the CEO\u2019s schedule and business priorities.
\n\tStrong understanding of the business, industry, and operating environment required.
\n\tHigh levels of trust, confidentiality, and professionalism are non-negotiable<\/p>\n
TECHNICAL \/ PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n
\tEnterprise governance, compliance, and risk management.
\n\tStrategic planning and execution tracking.
\n\tExecutive-level reporting and performance management.
\n\tProject and change management.
\n\tStakeholder and relationship management at Executive level.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
\tMatric \/ Grade 12 essential\u00a0
\n\tMinimum of 3-year relevant Degree\/ National Diploma or is essential
\n\tBusiness related courses completed is essential.\u00a0
\n\tA business-related MBA is preferred
\n\tMinimum of 8 years relevant experience in business management, strategy, consulting, or senior enterprise roles.
\n\tProven exposure to executive leadership teams and Board-level environments.<\/p>\n
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
\tPersuading and influencing.
\n\tPlanning and organizing.
\n\tDeciding and initiating action.
\n\tDelivering results and meeting expectations.
\n\tWorking effectively with senior stakeholders and teams.
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